Headteacher

Barnwell School, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9SW

40 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  31 January 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 December 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L27 - L39

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a Headteacher who will inspire the entire school community at Barnwell School. You should be an excellent communicator, a collaborative and compassionate leader, capable of working closely with colleagues and Governors to develop and implement a strategic vision that aligns with the ethos and values of our school.

We need a Headteacher who can guide us into the future, ensuring that we stay true to our core values while navigating the uncertainties and opportunities that lie ahead. Barnwell School is an inclusive school, and we seek a leader who is ambitious and passionate about providing the necessary support for each student and staff member to reach their full potential.

The ideal candidate will be an innovative educationalist with the confidence and experience to embrace a distributed leadership structure and build strong, respectful relationships with all stakeholders. At Barnwell, we value creativity, commitment, and a deep understanding of the educational landscape.

What the school offers its staff

The opportunity to work with able and well-motivated young people.

Dedicated, innovative and supportive colleagues.

Excellent induction and CPD opportunities.

Strong support for trainee teachers and ECTs.

Structured professional review and pay progression framework.

Onsite parking

Additional benefits including Teachers' Pension scheme, childcare vouchers and cycle to work

The chance for a leader to embrace this challenging and rewarding role to shape the future of Barnwell School.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

About Barnwell School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1323 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Barnwell School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: s.phillips@barnwell.herts.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barnwell-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Barnwell School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.phillips@barnwell.herts.sch.uk.

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